David Willis a Biologist with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans in Canada with a presentation on North American experiences and options and recommendations for improving the New Zealand salmon fishery.

A presentation of the salmon enhancement projects underway in Canterbury via the Fish & Game hatcheries in in North Canterbury (Montrose, Whiskey Creek and Peacock Springs) and the volunteer hatcheries at McKinnons Creek and the Lower Waitaki.

Dr Tom Quinn a Professor of Aquatic and Fishery Science from the University of Washington and leading authority on behaviour, ecology, evolution and conservation of salmon and trout presents on factors impacting on salmons survival and genetics

Dr Mike Joy a Senior Lecturer in Ecology and Environmental Science at Massey University, Outspoken critic about decline in the quality of freshwater ecosystems and the negative impacts of nutrients gives a stark analysis of the current state of New Zealand's freshwater environment.